Two of South Wales’ independent businesses have announced a new partnership.

Miles Hire, as an award-winning tool, plant, and powered access specialist, is teaming up with Robert Price Builders’ Merchants to create a one-stop destination for the construction industry and DIY enthusiasts alike.

Following the deal, customers at the Robert Price Newport branch will find a dedicated Miles Hire trade counter operating right alongside the existing Robert Price counter. 

Founded in Swansea in 2003, Miles Hire is a second-generation family business built on the mantra of “service, service, service”. Partnering with Robert Price – a firm with a legacy dating back to 1847 – is seen by both businesses as a natural fit. 

“Robert Price shares our values and our outlook,” say Ryan and Darren Miles, Directors of Miles Hire. “We’re both family businesses, we’re both proudly Welsh, and we both believe that great service is what sets independents apart.”

The Newport launch is billed as the first step in a larger plan to strengthen the independent choice in Wales. Miles Hire says it has begun recruiting staff from closing national depots to ensure expert knowledge stays local.

Following the Newport opening, plans are already in motion to introduce a dedicated hire desk within the Robert Price Cardiff (Rumney) branch later in 2026, with further roll-outs planned across the Valleys and South East Wales.